Middle Eastern Studies Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies is offered at 61 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies.
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Education Levels of Middle Eastern Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 317 students earned theirMiddle Eastern Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Middle Eastern Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 157 |
| Master’s Degree | 127 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 32 |
Earnings of Middle Eastern Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Middle Eastern Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 78 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Smith College is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wellesley College is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colgate University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Middle Eastern Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Middle Eastern Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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